Doris, It is here!!!Whoo hoo

20 years ago

It arrived a bit cold, but just fine! Was out late for work last night and took a quick peek this morning! Chance already snagged her pressie! Will post details and pix later tonight! I can hardly wait!

janet

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sheshebop
20 years ago
Waaaah I don't wanna wait!
RuddMD
20 years ago
Yea! I'm glad it arrived with everything intact. I was beginning to worry. I sent this airmail 4-10 days and it took 12.
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20 years ago
Waiting with baited breath.......a parcel from Doris is always a good thing!
chancesmom
Original Author
20 years ago
OK I snagged about 2 minutes this morning amid the hustle and bustle to take a peek, and I am dying to get back after work.....I can not believe how excited I am, and pumped to do another one!!!!!

DH tells me he will show me how to post pix in the thread, so you will have to bear with me til after dinner!

janet
Terri_PacNW
20 years ago
waiting..waiting..waiting...
shaun
20 years ago
ya there? ::::knocking::::
chancesmom
Original Author
20 years ago
This is our first time doing pictures so I hope they work...OK they are not working HELP.

Doris sent a wonderful theme of "Southern Breakfast" just what we need on a cold winter day. Here is the details of a great big box I opened this morning...

Fosters Market cookbook - really fresh looking seasonal recipes with lovely pictures and she included menus from the market that book is based on
Blueberry muffin mix - gonna be great for snacks
Buscuit Mix - I am not a big baker so these are right up my alley
Grits mix - we have never tried them so this will be an experiement and one I can't wait to try after all the threads on the topic
Cool orange juicer - Chance quickly hi- jacked it and juiced an orange and a small grapefruit
Texas Pete hot sauce - DH loves spice so he will enjoy that
Mini Non stick muffin tins - actually I was just thinking I might need these and was thinking about buying some!
Doris' hand made Peach Orange Marmalade - mmmmmmmmm can't wait might have to have some toast tonight
Ham - I kid you not she included sliced country ham that looks really good.
North Carolina mug - with a lovely cardinal on the front and apple cider mix
Magazines from her area - they look really interesting, real estate, parenting and Southern Living (how did she know I love looking at real estate!)
Jambalaya mix with cheese - she knew we could not get it up here so we are really going to savour it
finally, a stunning hand made by Doris oven mitt- I love earthy hand made things in my home, and this is really lovely.

She also sent up a little package of posters and markers for Chance. She included a personalized note about the package and herself which reinforced what a lovely person she is.

Doris thank you for a wonderful theme and a personalized package. We will be thinking of you this Saturday while we try out the treats!

Janet

Here is a link that might be useful: Swap
chancesmom
Original Author
20 years ago
OK here are the pictures, they are big but beautiful!
shaun
20 years ago
Wow! Jackpot! You hit the jackpot!!! Enjoy it all!

You put together a great package Doris, I love the Southern Theme.
Terri_PacNW
20 years ago
Chance is a beautiful Girl...oh yeah and your package is nice too!
RuddMD
20 years ago
Awww, Chance is such a cutie. Just as cute as I pictured her. My DD loved those fuzzy posters until she was 12 years old. I thought Miss Chance might like one too.

There are a couple of recipes in the book that call for country ham. Or just pan fry the ham slightly and plop on a biscuit.

I looked everywhere for stone ground grits. The only place I did not get to was Southern Season and they had them I'm sure. I bought those grits at Fosters Market. Haven't tried that brand before - I was looking for Anson grits. Hopefully they will still be good. The hot sauce can be used on grits or use a dab of butter. Whatever you do, do NOT put sugar on them. :)

The oven mitt should work very well. I have one that I use often.

The Zatarain's Rice was an after thought. You mentioned in a thread that you loved this particular one. So, low and behold, there it was in the grocery. I could not resist putting a couple of boxes in your package.

I hope you and your family enjoy these things. I know I had so much fun getting to "know" you and shopping for you. :)
Gina_W
20 years ago
Look at that beautiful, happy face! Enjoy your package and you did good on the pictures too Janet!
maggie2094
20 years ago
Well, I nevah saw country ham slices like that - neat. Great goodies.

I love those fuzzy posters too (save one for yourself if she will let you). lol

I love her!!! She is a beauty.
kent4489
20 years ago
Awww, Chance is so cute!

Oh, and Janet...nice package! I'm not southern and I agree, NO sugar on grits.

Doris, great swap gifts. Love the southern theme.

Jayne
trixietx
20 years ago
What a good theme, Doris.

Janet, you are going to have a good breakfast, and with such a pretty little girl.
annie1992
20 years ago
What a beautiful smile Chance has. I remember those fuzzy posters, Ashley loved them too.

I never saw ham packaged like that either, that's unique and Doris's peach jam is very, very good. It'd be great on those biscuits.

Doris, you did well, very well indeed.

Janet, I know you're going to enjoy everything (well, I'm reserving judgment on those grits, LOL)

Annie
teresa_nc7
20 years ago
What a little charmer Chance is! Bet she keeps you on your toes!

You've got yourself the makings of a great Southern breakfast there, Janet - country ham, biscuits, grits, and homemade marmalade. Just add some eggs, coffee, and juice and you're all set!

Wonderful choices, Doris!
Teresa
granjan
20 years ago
Yummy breakfast and adorable daughter.
traceys
20 years ago
Chance is beautiful. Love her smile.

Very nice package Doris. Great theme. I would love some of that marmalade right now.

Enjoy Janet!

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chancesmom
Original Author
20 years ago
I tried some of that wonderful marmalade on toast last night and now can not wait to try it on the buscuits! It was so good and peachy!

And I used the oven mitt when I drained the potatoes to mash them!

Thanks again Doris!
craftyrn
20 years ago
Now that's a breakfast worth getting up for ! Love the theme Dorid--whereever did you find that cool juicer?

Beautiful sunny little girl you have there Janet.
Karigraphy
20 years ago
What a fun idea that Doris sent you a Southern breakfast way up north there in Canada. I think the cookbook looks fascinating. . . please share any recipe successes!

I enjoyed seeing the photo of Chance - you mentioned you had a little girl just like I have little ones, too. She looks so happy with her pressie. My girls love those fuzzy drawings and will spend a lot of time doing them.

Swappee, I'm glad you got such a nice package because you certainly put a lot of special touches in the one you sent me.

Doris, great swap package! Yum yum.

Karen
homesforsale
20 years ago
She suits her name to a T..I don't know why I can just tell:) So cute!!
Oh yes..and a neat package too:)
lakeguy35
20 years ago
The Zatarain's rice is excellent for a quick dinner, yum! Cute little girl too! Enjoy it all. Great assortment Doris, love a southern breakfast.

David
lsr2002
20 years ago
Chance is such a cutie. I'll bet she's loving the fuzzy posters.

Doris that ham looks delicious, I can almost taste it on those biscuits.

It's a great package for everyone in your family.

Lee
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20 years ago
Nice job Doris. Janet, great assortment from NC. Chance is a beauty. Looks like she is happy with her part of the swap box.

Ann
stacy3
20 years ago
What a great theme - I love it - really - how fun! Doris, you did good, girl! love the pot holder glove.

And Chance is beautiful, Chancesmom.

Stacy
doucanoe
20 years ago
Man, this breakfast package puts the Eggos I had this morning to shame! Great swap!

And Chance is so cute I just wanna reach out and hug her!

Linda
robinkateb
20 years ago
Oh my goodness I cannot beleive Doris made the oven mitt. It looks like a really useful one that actually allows you to hold on to the pots and pans. Great job Doris on a wonderful selection of goodies. The homemade are always the best and you have both canning and sewn or knitted.

Janet, Chance is so cute and happy looking. I think it is fitting that the photos are big, gives us perspective on how big her grin really is. btw, to reduce the size of photos in photo bucket click on the edit tab above the photo after it is downloaded and select resize. If you look at my thread on the package I received form Teresa the photo right on the page is reduced to 75 % of the original size and all the links are 50 % of their original size. 25 % was just way too small. Still, I enjoyed your photos the size they are.

-Robin
User
20 years ago
Oh what a gorgeous baby doll, can't wait to meet her this summer.

A pretty great swap parcel too! I love the idea of a Southern breakfast. I'm always amazed at how they do breakfast in the Southern States! Good job Doris
coronabarb
20 years ago
Yum, what a great breakfast you are going to have! And I have one of Doris' mitts. Isn't it great to have such nice handmade gift?

Barb
debbie814
20 years ago
I don't usually eat breakfast, but that would make me want to get up and make breakfast. I just love the theme Doris.
Chance is a beautiful girl. Sending her a hug :-)
momto4kids
20 years ago
How did I miss this one?! I've tried to keep a log of all of them (I'm a nerd!).

Wow! You scored! I could go on and on about how much I love every single thing! Terrific theme!! And very sweet of Doris to include Chance (beautiful picture!!!)!

Good job Doris! Janet, enjoy!!
susie_que
20 years ago
Janet and Doris,
Congrats on the wonderful swap!!

Chance is a cutie....thanks for sharing her picture!!

Cheers!
Susie
riverrat1
20 years ago
Wow Doris! Great job. I thought everyone has ham packaged that way ;-)

Janet, enjoy your package.

Chance is some kind of cute!
jessyf
20 years ago
Fuzzy posters rock. Especially the unicorn ones. I miss being a little girl, but I like being an adult because I can buy one anytime I want!

Chance is beautiful. Go ahead and let the forum spoil her.

Great package, Doris! (no halibut?)
sheshebop
20 years ago
How did I miss this! Oh my, what an awesome theme! Everything looks wonderful! And your little cutie is absolutely adorable!
Tikanas2
20 years ago
That Chance is a cutie! Doris, this is a wonderful swap pkg.!

Tikanas
dlundin
20 years ago
Another one I missed. Janet, I've received from Doris in the past and I know she puts a great box together. She's so thoughtful! Always including a little something for the kiddies/kitties. Enjoy!
ziporion
20 years ago
Nice package! I especially am curious about that Orange Peach Jam, bet it'll be nice with the biscuits or muffins.

It was nice of Doris to think of Chance (cute photo)!

Great job!

Catherine

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